Allergic reactions are sensitivities to substances, called
Allergic reactions are common. The immune response that causes an allergic reaction is similar to the response that causes hay fever. Most reactions happen soon after contact with an allergen.
Many allergic reactions are mild, while others can be...
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CausesThe allergic process, called atopy, occurs when the body overreacts to a substance that it senses as a foreign invader." The immune system... Read more »
An adverse drug reaction (ADR) occurs when a drug, supplement or food interferes with or interacts negatively with another drug. While ADRs may be... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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